The American Association for Men in Nursing (AAMN) has named the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN) an AAMN Best School of Nursing. The honor is designed to recognize a nursing school for significant efforts in recruiting and retaining men in the nursing profession.

Nursing schools must submit a detailed portfolio outlining their support for men in order to be considered for the honor. The information can include how the school meets male student and faculty needs, student pass rates, and demographics on male students and faculty.

VUSN Dean Linda D. Norman, DSN, FAAN, the Valere Potter Menefee Professor of Nursing, tells Nursing.Vanderbilt.edu, “Health care needs more nurses and it needs more diversity. Male nurses bring an understanding of male health care needs and perspectives that are needed. Although VUSN has long been a champion of men in nursing, we wouldn’t have received this honor without the efforts and vision of two current male faculty.”

Professor Tom Christenbery and Instructor Chance Allen collected the data and prepared the application. They volunteered to undertake the project to recognize the history of men at VUSN and use the award to help support student recruitment. VUSN hopes the national recognition will inspire highly qualified males from diverse backgrounds to join the nursing program.

To learn more about the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing being recognized by the American Association for Men in Nursing, visit here.

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